Michigan Politics Watch Archives - Page 19 of 464

Girl volunteer in the nursery for dogs. Shelter for stray dogs.

Michigan’s next new license plate will raise funds for animal welfare

by Janelle D. James July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Michigan drivers will soon be able to purchase a new specialty license plate that supports animal shelters. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed enabling legislation Tuesday.

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Bridge on WJR: Candidates promise government transparency (again)

by Bridge Staff July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

With a week to go before Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary, Bridge reporters Lauren Gibbons and Simon Schuster joined WJR in Detroit to discuss democracy, government transparency and more.

Where Michigan governor candidates stand on schools, literacy

by Jordyn Hermani and Simon D. Schuster July 28, 2026August 19, 2026

Candidates have made bold promises to address dismal reading scores and fix schools across the state. Are they realistic?

US Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Birmingham, speaking into a microphone.

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Fact checks: Haley Stevens’ record on AIPAC support, Obama endorsement and DTE

by Jordyn Hermani July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

There have been a lot of claims made about US Rep. Haley Stevens in the race for Michigan’s open US Senate seat. Here’s the facts.

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens at Fox 2 Detroit

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Fact check: Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed clash over AIPAC, electability

by Lauren Gibbons July 27, 2026October 28, 2026

Democratic US Senate rivals Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed debated for a final time before Michigan’s Aug. 4 election. We checked their facts.

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens at Fox 2

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Full video: Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed debate in Michigan Senate race

by Bridge Staff July 27, 2026July 28, 2026

Watch the Monday night debate between Democratic US Senate hopefuls Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.

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Fact check: President Trump says Michigan ‘thriving,’ auto industry ‘back’

by Simon D. Schuster July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

In a campaign-style rally, President Donald Trump touted Michigan’s economy and its auto industry. Jobs data paints a more sobering picture.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer poses while seated in the driver's seat of a Ford Mustang on the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a Canadian welcome sign in the background.

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Gordie Howe bridge opens to traffic, even as trade dispute tests US-Canada ties

by The Associated Press July 27, 2026July 28, 2026

Traffic began flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the US.